Enrollment
662
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prairieville, LA
Bluff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bluff Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220009002488
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluff Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Prairieville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluff Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Prairieville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009002488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluff Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluff Middle School
Bluff Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Prairieville, Louisiana, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.3% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 662 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Prairieville's middle schools, it stands alongside Prairieville Middle School (835 students): Bluff Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 18.6:1).
Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students) and East Ascension High School (1,894 students) alongside Bluff Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bluff Middle School compares
Bluff Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 56% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Bluff Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ascension Parish, which includes Bluff Middle School.
$14,042
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 32.2%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bluff Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluff Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Prairieville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~662 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bluff Middle School
How many students attend Bluff Middle School?
Bluff Middle School has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prairieville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluff Middle School?
27.3% of students at Bluff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bluff Middle School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Prairieville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluff Middle School?
Bluff Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluff Middle School rank among middle schools in Prairieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Prairieville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Prairieville on the city page.
Is Bluff Middle School a good school?
Bluff Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Bluff Middle School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.
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